by talia piazza | Feb 4, 2026 | Build Capacity, Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods, Thought Leadership
Across the country, communities are struggling to deliver affordable housing and neighborhood-scale development at the pace and scale residents need. Too often, the barrier isn’t a lack of vision or community commitment—it’s limited access to capital and policy...
by Chelsea Contino | Feb 2, 2026 | Announcements, Front Page, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods
We’re excited to announce a $120,000 investment to support the Herron Village development project in the Hill District. Image of the site before construction. Herron Village is a two-phase rehab project that will bring 12 units of affordable housing to the...
by Chelsea Contino | Nov 6, 2025 | Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods
On March 27, 1975, Roberta “Ms. Bert” Cole Brassel walked into the building that she would transform into a longstanding staple of the Hill District – The Black Beauty Lounge. With funding from her aunt and uncle, she set out to create a place for love,...
by Chelsea Contino | Oct 31, 2025 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods, Thought Leadership
Written by: Tamara Emswiler, Senior Program Manager for Social Impact Design Architecture shapes the way we experience community, and when everyone has a hand in that process, entire neighborhoods can thrive. October 3–10 marked Pittsburgh’s annual Architecture...
by Chelsea Contino | Oct 31, 2025 | Announcements, Build Capacity, Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods
The Real Estate Co-Powerment Series is an education platform designed for community members, nonprofits and small businesses, that demystifies the real estate development process so they can better participate in and benefit from their own neighborhood...
by Chelsea Contino | Sep 3, 2025 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Archive, Build Capacity, Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods, Stories, Thought Leadership
Written by: Demi Kolke, Director of Community Investments During any given month, there is something of note – a quirky holiday or strange pastime – to celebrate. However, now more than ever, we are collectively looking for ideas, people, and...